Cookie Monster Cheesecake Recipe

Sure! Here’s a recipe for a delicious Cookie Monster Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies, finely crushed)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Blue gel food coloring

Cookie Dough Chunks:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (if needed)

Topping:

• Whipped cream
• Mini chocolate chip cookies
• Blue sprinkles
• Cookie Monster eyes (large candy eyes, available at baking supply stores or homemade with white chocolate and chocolate chips)

Instructions:

Prepare the Cookie Dough Chunks:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until combined. If the dough is too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a cookie dough consistency.
4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
5. Form the dough into small balls (about 1/2 inch) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until firm (about 30 minutes).

Make the Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
3. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
5. Add the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
6. Add blue gel food coloring until the desired shade of blue is achieved.
7. Gently fold in the frozen cookie dough chunks.

Assemble and Bake:

1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
2. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
3. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
4. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Decorate and Serve:

1. Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
2. Top with whipped cream, mini chocolate chip cookies, blue sprinkles, and Cookie Monster eyes.
3. Slice and enjoy your Cookie Monster Cheesecake!

Enjoy your baking!